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‘Pray for Him’: Rap Music Pioneer Facing ‘Tremendous Health Issues’ and Is Hospitalized
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Houston rap pioneer Michael “5000” Watts has been hospitalized due to “tremendous health problems.”The Swishahouse founder’s family announced the health news on Instagram Wednesday as they asked his fans and friends for their thoughts and prayers to aid in his recovery.
Videos by PopCulture.com“For the past week, Michael 5000 Watts has experienced some tremendous health issues that have caused him to be hospitalized,” the family wrote in a statement.
“We are asking the community, fans, followers, and all that he has impacted to pray for him.”Michael “5000” Watts onstage during VIBE’s Yardfest at Florida A&M University on October 27, 2006 in Tallahassee, Florida.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 16: Michael “5000” Watts attends the VIP Red Carpet Screening of “The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation”on November 16, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
In addition to his work with Swishahouse, Watts became a regular on Houston radio station 97.9 The Box, giving him even more influence on the city’s music scene.